Gujarat : Government Hospital in Surat Turns into Late-Night Party Spot for Drinkers

Surat : The New Civil Hospital (NCH), a revered government healthcare facility in Surat, Gujarat has unexpectedly transformed into an unconventional rendezvous for revelers, as concerns escalate over the misuse of its premises. During daylight hours, the premises are strewn with empty liquor bottles, raising questions about the hospital’s security and management practices.

Operational around the clock, the NCH has become an after-dark haven for individuals seeking cover under the guise of darkness to indulge in late-night drinking sessions amidst the hospital grounds. The encroachment of such activities has drawn individuals from various locales within Surat and surrounding districts, overshadowing the hospital’s primary purpose as a center for medical treatment.

A video shared by social activist Sanjay Ezhava recently went viral across social media platforms, shedding light on the disconcerting state of affairs at the NCH. Ezhava’s visit to the hospital revealed a disarray of discarded liquor bottles concealed behind the trees within the hospital’s premises, alongside discarded water bottles.

Expressing dismay over the situation, Ezhava condemned the lax oversight at the government-run healthcare facility. “This is the condition of the government-run hospital in Surat. It is the safest place for the boozers to enjoy their liquor party at night, escaping the preying eyes of the police,” he exclaimed.

Moreover, Ezhava recounted a disheartening encounter during his visit, where the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) purportedly fled the scene upon discovering the empty alcohol containers discarded near his office. This incident highlights a lack of oversight and intervention from the hospital’s authorities.

Commenting on the ineffectiveness of the deployed security personnel at NCH, Ezhava expressed concern over their inability to deter such activities. “The security personnel are deployed in the NCH campus, but they are of no use. People find a place to sit under the tree and enjoy their booze. The days are not far when liquor will be freely available at the NCH,” Ezhava asserted, hinting at a potential worsening of the situation.

Officials from the NCH have yet to provide a statement regarding the alleged incidents and the steps they plan to take to address these unsettling occurrences.